Disclaimer and A/N: I don't own Harry Potter, nor Remus Lupin, nor the world which JKR created. But I still own Hope and the pack! hehe

Once again I have to beg for mercy! It took me forever to write the lasst chapter. But this time I have a good excuse: I had to learn for my final exams! lucky me And then I had problems with uploading this chapter. However, it's done now and I hope you like it! hugs

Accept your past, welcome your future

On a nice sunny day, Remus and Hope were walking on the street leading to Hogwarts. Finally the war was over and Remus had the opportunity to introduce her to his friends and colleagues. Apparently Hope was nervous. She held his hand firmly and with every step they came closer to the castle, she leaned more into him. He smiled and laid his arm around her.

"You don't have to be nervous, Hope. They won't bite you, you know."

Hope looked up to the castle. "I'm not nervous because of your friends, Remus. It's just…that's where you went to school?"

Remus followed her eyes. When he looked at the castle, it crossed his mind that muggles saw the castle as a ruin. Just as he was about to explain it to her, he heard her whisper:

"Wow!"

"You can see it?"

"Shouldn't I?"

"Well, no. Muggles normally see the castle as a ruin. An ancient, powerful spell was put on it so that the children could learn in peace and safety."

Hope was looking thoughtfully at the castle. Remus spoke out her thought:

"Maybe there is more magic in you than you thought."

"Who knows?"

She didn't want to talk about it. She never did. Remus had tried a thousand times to make her do some magic. He knew that she had done it before! For example that night when he had transformed and had seen the priestess standing on the roof. He was sure that this had been her, searching him. Or on that evening when she had told him their past. He had seen pictures in his head and he knew that she had shown them to him.

But she denied it. Remus guessed that she was afraid. Afraid of getting disappointed. To call the goddesswithout receiving an answer. She was so convinced of being alone. And Remus wanted to help her so much. But if she didn't open up to him, how could he?

Finally they reached the giant door. Hope was inhaling deeply.

"Do you think they'll like me?"

"How could anyone resist such a beautiful and charming young woman?"

"Bootlicker!"

Remus laughed. She really did look beautiful. Her long golden hair fell softly over her light blue dress. He didn't know if she was aware of it, but it was similar to the simple robe she hadworn as a priestess.

"Are you ready?" Remus asked.

"No."

Remus and Hope smiled at each other. Then Remus opened the door with a spell.

The Great Hall was packed with people. The ministry, the order, the students and their parents were there. In the background jazz was played whichmixed up with the chatting of the crowd.

"Didn't you say it would be a small 'war-is-over'-party?"

Hope took Remus' hand.

"That's what I've been told. Don't worry, honey. I'm with you."

Hope smiled weakly. Remus squeezed her hand encouragingly. Then he looked around, searching for the host. He didn't have to wait long before Dumbledore was coming towards them, McGonnagall close behind him.

"Welcome! Welcome both of you!" Dumbledore said warmly. He hugged Remus and Hope, who was a little surprised of such an intimate greeting.

"Albus, Minerva, this is my fiancée Hope Brandish. Hope, this is Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts and Professor Minerva McGonnagall."

"It's nice to meet you", Hope said smiling.

"It's indeed a special pleasure for me to meet the woman who makes Remus' eyes shine again."

Hope smiled shyly.

"Come on, Hope. You have to meet your new family."

Dumbledore took Hope's hand and led her to some people of the Order. Remus and Minerva followed them, talking.

Hope did very well. With every minute she stayed here, she lost a bit of her nervousness and became more and more of the charming woman she was.

"Now, Hope, I want you to meet Harry Potter, the young man who defeated Lord Voldemort and saved us all."

Harry, who had been talking to Hermione, Ron and Ginny, turned around. He still had a band-aid on his cheek and some scratches on his throat. He smiled, gave Hope his hand and said hallo. Hope greeted him. After that he greeted Ron and Hermione. Remus noticed that Ginny had stiffened when she had seen Hope and was looking at her with wide eyes. When Hope turned to Ginny, she stiffened, too. For a few seconds the women looked at each other. Then Ginny whispered:

"It's you, isn't it?"

Hope didn't answer, but Ginny smiled. "Your hair was different. It was black."

Harry took Ginny's hand. "What is it, Ginny?"

"Harry, this is the woman I told you about. The woman in my dreams. She was the one who showed me the house. She showed me where to find you."

Suddenly Ginny jumped into her arms.

"Thank you! Thank you so much! Without you I wouldn't have found him! I would have been to late…" She sobbed.

Hope put her arms around the girl and stroked her hair.

"You found him. I was just the light in the darkness."

Ginny let go of Hope and smiled at her. For a second, Hope looked surprised of her own words. But only Remus knew her well enough to notice this.

"Well, I guess I have to thank you, too. Professor Dumbledore told me that it was pretty close for me. One or two hours more and I would have been lost" Harry said.

Hope didn't know what to say. But Hermione - always the curious witch -did:

"Which spell did you use to appear in Ginny's dreams?"

"Well…I'm…ahem…"

"Hope is not a witch. She is a muggle."

Dead silence. No one said a word. Everyone was staring at Hope. Remus put his arm around her protectively. Hope's cheeks were flushed and she looked to the ground. Luckily Dumbledore took the word: "Maybe she is not a witch, but she isn't a muggle either. Magic has many faces. And it is around you, too, Hope. We all can feel this."

Everyone nodded. Hope looked up, tears in her eyes. But she smiled softly.

"However, I'm glad that Remus found someone in his old days" Harry joked.

Everyone laughed and the tightness was loosened.

"Why, thank you, Potter" Remus answered.

"Didn't you say you are 28, Remus?" Hope asked jokingly.

The little group laughed again. Remus laughed and gave her a kiss.

"Help me to the buffet, Hope. I can't walk such a long distance with my old legs."

"All right, grandpa!"

They nodded goodbye to the others and made their way to the buffet.

Later that night Remus and Hope laid snuggled together in their bed and were rethinking the evening.

"What did Dumbledore tell you?"

"Hm?"

"When I was coming from the bathroom."

"Oh…" Hope smiled. But didn't answer.

"So?"

"Well…he offered me to talk."

"Talk about what?"

"About…magic. He knows about our past. Why did you tell him, by the way?"

"I didn't...Sometimes I think Dumbledore knows everything. Really scary sometimes."

"He must be very powerful."

"He is indeed."

"This is all so exciting! I'm going to learn the art of magic again!"

Remus smiled and kissed her hair.

"I'm glad that you are happy, Hope."

Hope sat up and looked at him.

"And this is all because of you."

She kissed him tenderly. After they parted, Hope stroked his cheek and looked deeply into his eyes.

"Thank you for bringing me home, Remus."

Remus wiped away the tear which was running down her cheek.

"Thank you for making my life worth living it."

This night, just like many other nights following, they loved each other, swearing that they will never leave the other again…

The End

A/N: Yeeeaaaah, it's finished! Wow, I didn't think I would make it! ;) I hope that everyone is satisfied with this ending and that you like the final chapter. Unfortunately I have to tell you that this was my first and last fanfic in english. It still is too difficult for me. I hate making mistakes. I'm not good enough in english to write a story...well, perfectly. And that's what I want. So I will have to learn more of this wonderful language, so that I can write a good story and use the words I want to use:)

Good bye and thank you SO MUCH for all your reviews and your wonderful encouraging support! I love you all! getting a little sentimental here